RWANDA

Jan 10, 2019 6:45 AM

Kimmy taught 70 Rwandan psychologists and doctors to become facilitators of Laughter Yoga, in 2013, to use as a healing tool for PTSD, mental illness and depression suffered by 1994 Genocide survivors and their families. Over the last five years they have formed an organisation RRGO , Rwanda Resilience and Grounding Organization - rrgo on Facebook for you to peruse. They have done LY on city tv many times, facilitated at ghetto schools, universities, hospitals,villages, disability facilities, prisons, refugee camps, resulting in incredible life changes for people who experience the benefits of laughter.
They would like all survivors to laugh their way to a future of health and happiness.

Scholarship Funding for Students at North Metropolitan TAFE

Jan 17, 2019 6:45 AM

Peter Simpson , the Scarborough Rotary 2018 Vocational Director will discuss how the forthcoming meeting , 17-1-19 , will be the fifth year that Scarborough Rotary has provided Scholarship funding for students at North Metropolitan TAFE . Peter will expand on how this funding provides assistance and is designed to encourage the recipients to continue with their studies . Personal statements by each student assisted the decision making process on each scholarship awarded . Cheques will be presented to the following students ...

... Leia Jane Millar who in 2018 completed both Certificate IV and a diploma of Mental Health

Australian Volunteer Work in Nepal

Jan 24, 2019 6:45 AM

Nina Murray is on an Australian Volunteer assignment in Nepal . Her assignment title is '' occupational therapy trainer '' for a local NGO Karuna Foundation Nepal ( KFN ) . During her most recent trip , she went to Sunrasi for wheelchair distribution when her organisation partnered with our own Wheelchairs for Kids organisation . They had received 166 wheelchairs , and during her time in Sunrasi she was able to fit six children with wheelchairs . Nina will tell us how these wheelchairs made such a huge and lasting impact on many family lives including one 11year old girl , Ishmita , who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta .... Ishmita had previously never attended school because of the difficulty in getting to school without a wheelchair and not having the appropriate desk . Nina will tell Ishmita's story of the changes in her life as a result of now having a wheelchair .

Recollections of a Policeman

Jan 31, 2019

Our very own Paul Barfoot will be our Guest Speaker today . Paul has a background in Policing having joined the WA Police in 1978 . During his time in the Police Force , which spanned 36 years , he was involved in many incidents and situations , some of which were humerous and some of which were dangerous . He will share some of his experiences in the hope that people gain a better understanding of what being a Police Officer actually entails .

Various Committee projects

My Health Record

Feb 14, 2019

Maya Cherian is our Guest Speaker and her topic is ''My Health Record '' , which is a recent Federal Government initiative .

My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information . When you have a My Health Record , your health information can be viewed securely online , for anywhere, at any time -- even if you move or travel interstate . You can access your health information from any computer or device that's connected to the internet .

Whether you're visiting a GP for a check-up , or in an emergency room following an accident and are unable to talk , healthcare providers involved in your care can access important information , such as ...

... Allergies

... Medicines you are taking

... Medical conditions you have been diagnosed with

... Pathology test results like blood tests

All of these things can be vital and help you get the correct treatment

Peter Lewis has been with the Main Roads Dept for over 12 years and is now the Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer . His presentation will provide an overview of Heavy Vehicles and oversize movements . Road transport makes a vital contribution to Western Australia's economy . Due to the State's remote and rugged nature , there is often no alternative but to move very large items by road . Vehicles carrying over sized and over mass ( OSOM ) loads come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes , typically moving much more slowly than ordinary traffic and taking up a greater proportion of road than other vehicles . The movement of OSOM loads by road is strictly regulated to ensure safety for all road users .

History of Persia and a personal journey to Australia .

Feb 28, 2019

Amir Vahdani graduated from one of the oldest universities of the Middle East in Tehran , Iran with a master's degree in mechanical engineering .

He moved to Australia with his family in January 2012 and joined John Holland Group as a project development manager until he decided to start a new journey with Steel Mains from February 2017 as Regional Sales Manager WA and SA . Prior to that Amir had various roles in some International companies in the Middle East .

Amir will present some interesting points regarding the history of Persia as well as a brief narration of his journey to proudly become an Australian citizen .

An open discussion re a proposed change of Thursday morning meeting venue .

Apr 04, 2019

Thursday , April 4th April , would normally be the time for Committee meetings , but it was considered that this week would be suitable for an open discussion on the subject of a venue shift for our weekly meetings .

Vote on the proposed shift to SSLSC , plus an Interview with Prof Andrew Whitehouse

Apr 11, 2019

A Club Forum was held on 4th April to discuss the merits of a proposed shift to SSLSC .

Today a vote will be taken , after which there will be an interview with Professor Andrew Whitehouse from Telethon Kids Institute regarding the progress of the WA Autism Register . Andrew will also outline the changes that have taken place at TKI , and how those changes can , and will , affect the future for Kids living with Autism .

Andrew will also discuss TKI's new initiative ... CliniKids and it's effect on young children recently diagnosed with autism

Experiences at Camp Opportunity

Apr 18, 2019

Stephanie Haynes and Nadia Shaw were sponsored by our Club to attend Camp Opportunity this year . Stephanie was the camper and Nadia was her buddy . They had the most amazing experience and both young ladies have come away from the event joyous and inspired , and both have appreciated the opportunity that they were given to attend the Camp .

They very much want to come to our Club and share their experiences and to express their appreciation .